2 Corinthians 6:4

2 Corinthians chapter 6 · verse 4 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

World English Bible · 2000

but in everything commending ourselves, as ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,

King James Version · 1611

But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,

American Standard Version · 1901

but in everything commending ourselves, as ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,

v.3giving no occasion of stumbling in anything, that our ministration be not blamed;

v.4This passage

v.5in stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labors, in watchings, in fastings;

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

1 Thessalonians 5:14
And we exhort you, brethren, admonish the disorderly, encourage the fainthearted, support the weak, be longsuffering toward all.
1 Corinthians 9:11
If we sowed unto you spiritual things, is it a great matter if we shall reap your carnal things?
Colossians 1:11
strengthened with all power, according to the might of his glory, unto all patience and longsuffering with joy;
2 Timothy 4:5
But be thou sober in all things, suffer hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfil thy ministry.
Acts 9:16
for I will show him how many things he must suffer for my name’s sake.
2 Corinthians 12:10
Wherefore I take pleasure in weaknesses, in injuries, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.